FIFA ASEAN Cup: Thailand Outgun Rivals Vietnam 2–0 in Group B Showdown while 10-Man Indonesia Hold Malaysia in Tense Nusantara Derby

Thailand take firm command of Group B by halting Vietnam’s winning run in Bandung, as Indonesia and Malaysia split the points in a dramatic 0–0 stalemate in Jakarta.

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9/29/20261 min read

Jakarta/ Bandung, Indonesia. Group stage action in Division 1 of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026™ delivered high stakes across both sections in Indonesia.

Thailand 2 – 0 Vietnam (Group B)
At the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, Thailand seized full control of Group B by inflicting a 2–0 defeat on Vietnam, ending the Golden Star Warriors' winning streak.

The War Elephants produced a disciplined, high-intensity performance to neutralize Vietnam's forward threats before striking in both halves to seal all three points. The victory puts Thailand in pole position to secure the top spot in Group B and advance directly to the Division 1 Final.

Indonesia 0 – 0 Malaysia (Group A)
In the highly anticipated Nusantara Derby at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, 10-man Indonesia held Malaysia to a hard-fought 0–0 draw.

The match swung dramatically in the first half when Indonesian midfielder Thom Haye was shown a straight red card. Despite playing with a numerical disadvantage for over an hour, Garuda displayed extraordinary defensive organization to frustrate Harimau Malaya and keep a clean sheet.

Thailand's statement win over Vietnam establishes them as the team to beat in Group B, while Indonesia's brave ten-man defense against Malaysia leaves Group A completely open ahead of the deciding Causeway Derby (Malaysia vs. Singapore) and Indonesia’s clash with Bangladesh.